NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1HG

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HG, Worcester has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.27 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR5 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR5 1HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1HG, encompassing approximately 1863 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 1HG area, explore the WR5 1HG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WR5 1HG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dart Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lygon Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Rose Avenue with total crimes: 2

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2737.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.90-50.00%
Other theft21.61-33.33%
Public order21.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-87.50%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.29-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson64.2920.00%
Other theft33.2250.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.42-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.90400.00%
Public order32.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Other theft21.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.030.00%
Public order57.51400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-50.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.1755.56%
Anti-social behaviour67.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.22300.00%
Other theft22.15-33.33%
Robbery11.070.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.20-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.830.00%
Other theft32.15200.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.9557.14%
Criminal damage and arson55.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68100.00%
Other crime22.15100.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.05-36.36%
Public order23.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.730.00%
Vehicle crime35.900.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.9522.22%
Criminal damage and arson75.9040.00%
Drugs33.76200.00%
Public order21.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.83-16.67%
Public order42.68-33.33%
Burglary22.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-77.78%
Drugs11.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.440.00%
Public order64.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.220.00%
Other theft33.220.00%
Drugs31.610.00%
Bicycle theft21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 202411
May 202414
April 202414
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR5 1HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dart Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Lygon Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Rose Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oriel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wolsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Calder Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Worcester Shrub Hill (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thames Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hamble Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Don Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1